THE MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF WAGNER,

CHARLES MIX COUNTY,

SOUTH DAKOTA

PURSUANT TO DUE CALL AND NOTICE THEREOF, the special January meeting was held on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at the Wagner City Hall at 5:30 pm. Present were: Council President, Roger Schroeder, City Administrator/Finance Officer, Rebecca Brunsing, City Attorney, Ken Cotton and the following councilpersons: Scott Honomichl, Tom Beeson, Colby Kirwan, and John Tyler. Absent: Ron Cuka.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The conflict of interest declaration statement was recited. No conflicts were cited.

The meeting was called to order and the Council President called for the approval of the special meeting agenda. A motion was made by Tyler, second by Beeson to approve the special meeting agenda. All voted aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Honomichl, second by Beeson to approve the rest of the January claims. All voted aye, motion carried.

Bouza Construction, repair 124.49; Charles Mix Electric, electricity 525.01; Current Solutions, repair 624.57; Johnson Controls, prof fees 5,883.36; Midtowne Oil & Wash, supplies 1,180.05; One Office Solution, prof fees 32.78; Quill, supplies 231.02; SD LTAP, registration 125.00; SD One Call, prof fees 69.30; Tom’s TV, repair 20.00; Unum Life Insurance, insurance 220.49; Wagner Pool Fundraising, pass thru 2,000.00; Wagner Super Foods, supplies 37.67

INCIDENTAL VOUCHERS

SD Municipal League, registration 30.00

OLD BUSINESS

Gabe Laber representing HDR Engineering and Eric Ambroson representing Planning and Development District III were present to share the results of the analysis of the digital files from FEMA for the unnamed creek in the south part of Wagner and to address possible solutions to major rain events that happened in 2019 so flooding can be alleviated should the heavy rains occur in the future. Mr. Laber distributed maps of the area in question to the public that was present. He stated that since the slope is very flat from Red Bird Avenue to South Main Avenue, the most benefit would be from putting in larger culverts at the Main Avenue section to move the water faster in the event of a heavy rain event. West Avenue and Redbird Avenue culverts were also discussed.

The city could apply for a hazard mitigation grant that would be a 75%-federal grant, 10%-state grant and 15%-local cost to help with the culverts if the city could provide an application and a benefit cost analysis of the project. If the city were successful in obtaining funds, the engineers would come up with a model stream to determine culvert sizes. Information would have to be submitted to FEMA and approved before construction would start. Once more additional information would have to be submitted to FEMA after construction and approved before new flood plain maps would become effective. Mr. Laber explained that the process from FEMA to review the maps is lengthy, 8 to 12 months at a cost of $7,500 each time maps are submitted to them. If approved for the grant, projected construction most likely would not happen until 2021.

Discussion and questions from the public and the council followed. The consensus of the council was to have HDR bring some proposed cost estimates for their review of the area from Main Avenue SE to 394th Avenue to the February 3rd council meeting. Planning District III will work on the application and Benefit Cost Analysis which is due March 13th, 2020.

A motion was made by Beeson, second by Honomichl to purchase a 2007 Kenworth T300 truck for $40,500.00 from Zomer Truck & Trailer sales. All voted aye, motion carried.

Information and estimate were reviewed for a new Henke snow plow. This item is tabled until the next council meeting on February 3rd, 2020.

A motion was made by Honomichl, second by Tyler to approve a 2020 Ford Fusion patrol car for $25,586.00. All vote aye, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

An update was given on the new airport hangars that are to be constructed soon. Discussion followed concerning the elevation of the building. Helms Engineering will look into this concern.

There was discussion on the tower housing sewer connections.

There was discussion of Northwestern Energy temporarily using city property to store equipment and supplies for upcoming projects coming up in the city.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Beeson, second by Tyler to enter executive session at 6:54 pm for personnel pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), proprietary business SDCL 1-25-2 (5), and litigation SDCL 1-25-2 (3). All voted aye, motion carried.

The Council President declared the Council out of executive session at 7:32 pm. No action taken.

A motion was made Tyler, second by Honomichl to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 pm. All voted aye, motion carried.

APPROVED

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Roger Schroeder,

Council President

Attest

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Rebecca Brunsing,

Finance Officer

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Published: January 29, 2020.

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